Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Brownsville, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Brownsville, TX
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-126069
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Brownsville, Texas
• Coverage Period: Jul 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Days and Nights, 12-hour shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a)
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Average Daily Volume: 136 patients per day
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, Orthopedic, Cardiology, OBGYN, GI, and more

• No. of Beds in Department: 243
• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes – General Surgery, Ortho, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, OBGYN, GI, Pulm, Peds, Psych
• Support Staff Available: APPs, RNs, and support staff

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
• Licenses: Active unrestricted TX Medical License and DEA License with TX address
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with TX address required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS required
• Experience: Completed residency in EM through ACGME or AOA accredited program; 15,000 ED patient experience annually
• Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years including facility names and dates; CMEs for past 2 years including 4 hours Stroke and 4 hours Trauma

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
• Collaborate with NP/PAs, RNs, and other support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
• Manage trauma and stroke patients in accordance with Level III trauma and primary stroke center protocols.
• Participate in cross-credentialing across Valley Baptist facilities (Brownsville main campus, free-standing ED, Harlingen, Weslaco micro-hospital) as needed.
• Maintain compliance with facility credentialing, immunization, case log, and CME requirements, including annual stroke and trauma education.